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Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) vs Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Sola vs Motorola Moto E phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E X Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) 12Points
3.7"
LED

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Motorola Moto E (XT1021) Compare Sony Xperia Sola X
4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)

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Xperia Sola (MT27i)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) vs Moto E (XT1021)} 11 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)
+8GB (5GB available)128%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2.2GB available)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)33%
Lighter
vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)24%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+265 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFWVGA (854x480)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)39%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
480x854 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
3.7"vs+4.3"16%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1320 mAhvs+1980 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
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ModelXperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
Other model namesSony Xperia sola MT27, Sony PepperMotorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)(Global, International)USA
(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date5/7/20125/13/2014
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 116 millimeters (2.32 x 4.57 in)64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)265 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)4GB (2.2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1320 mAh1980 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours22 hours
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Sony Floating Touch
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Sony xLOUD
• 3D surround sound
• Video stabiliser
• 3D Sweep Panorama
• NFC (Xperia Smart Tags)
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Picture-taking during video recording
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)Moto E (XT1021)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.25W/kg (head)feature not registered
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